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2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
4:30 PM

Achieving Success with PBIS: The Teacher’s Role

Adrienne Boisson, Newton High School
Andre Byrd, Newton High School
Chris Williams, Newton High School

University Center 460/465

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Acting or Reacting?: Creating High Quality Supportive Environments to Enhance Social Emotional Development (Teaching Pyramid, Tier 1)

Katy Gregg, Georgia Southern University

A Needs Assessment for Students with Disabilities in Alternative Schools.

James R. Schwab, Georgia State University
Mora Pressley, Georgia State University
Zachary G. Johnson, Georgia State University
Brandis Ansley, Georgia State University
Weke Andrews, Georgia State University
Carrie Kane, Georgia State University
David E. Houchins, Georgia State University
Kris Varjas, Georgia State University
Derrick Gilchrist, GNETS

Aspie/Spectrum Girls

Stephanie C. Holmes, Dunwoody United Methodist Counseling Center

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
9:45 AM

Aspiring Allies: LGBTQQIA+ & Situated Youth Need You in this Transient World!

Jesse A. McNulty Sr., Georgia Safe Schools Coalition
anneliese Singh, Georgia Safe Schools Coalition

Student Center-Sinclair

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

2:00 PM

A Structured PBIS Classroom for Emotional Behavioral Disordered Students

Leslie C. Westmoreland, Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy
Cynthia Campbell, Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy

Student Center-Court

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Teens: Responding to Bullying, Depression and Suicidal Ideation

Stephanie C. Holmes, Dunwoody United Methodist Counseling Center

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
9:45 AM

Best Practices in Training Caregivers to Implement Behavioral Interventions

Joanna Lomas Mevers, Emory University & Marcus Autsim Center
Nathan Call, Emory University & Marcus Autsim Center
Mindy Scheithauer, Emory University and Marcus Autsim Center
Sarah Miller, Marcus Autsim Center
Dana Bamford, Marcus Autsim Center
Kelly Autry, Marcus Autsim Center
Faith Cawthon, Marcus Autsim Center

Student Center-House

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Thursday, December 4th
9:45 AM

Brief Home-Based Data Collection of Low Frequency Behaviors

Mindy Scheithauer, Emory University, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Nathan A. Call, Emory University, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Joanna Lomas Mevers, Emory University, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jessica P. Alvarez, Emory University, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Faith Cawthon, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Kelly Autry, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Dana Bamford, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Student Center-Auditorium

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Building Self-Determination Skills through Participation in Student Led IEPs

Elise James, Georgia Department of Education

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Thursday, December 4th
11:00 AM

Classroom Management: Creating Positive Habits

Anthony M. Chiles, Burke County School District

Student Center-HOuse

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Creating an Individualized Positive Reinforcement Menu

Lisa M. Quick Dr., Coweta County Schools

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
9:45 AM

Creating Engaging SW-PBIS Lessons

Becca Rackley

Student Center-Auditorium

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Thursday, December 4th
12:15 PM

Dad2K: A Skills Based Fathering Program for At-Risk Families

Elizabeth Renshaw Meister, GSU
Clinton Boyd Jr, GSU

Student Center-Lanier

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Data Driven School Wide Positive Behavior Meets Character Education and Service Learning

Matthew S. Schaefer
Thomas Panter, Cobb County School District

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
2:00 PM

Developing Instruction for the Multi-Grade Level GNETS Classroom

Amanda C. Oxford, Georgia Network of Educators and Therapeutic Support

Student Center-Senate

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Differences Don’t Mean Deficits: Embracing Intersections of Identity to Promote Academic Achievement and Personal Development

Loni Crumb, University of Georgia

Discipline with Love and Logic

Sandy Demuth, Ga DOE
Donna Ann Flaherty, Ga DOE

Doing the Verbal De-Escalation Dance

Kimberly V. Burgan, Dekalb County School District
Samantha J. Hebenstreit, Dekalb County School District

Presentation Materials Available

Fortifying the Front Line: The Marcus Collaborative Coaching Project

Sally Fuhrmeister, Marcus Autism Center
Sonja Ziegler, Marcus Autism Center

Presentation Materials Available

From Preschool to High School: Implementing PBIS within Diverse Contexts

Lisa Fox

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
3:15 PM

Function Based Interventions, PBIS, and North Metro GNETS Student Successes

Cassandra A. Holifield Dr, North Metro GNETS
Kimberly Thorpe, Metro West GLRS

Student Center-Court

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

8:30 AM

Getting Others to Implement PBS: Using Data as a Guide

Peyton L. Groff, Marcus Autism Center
Chiara Cunningham, Marcus Autism Center
Lisa M. Cymbor, Marcus Autism Center
Dianna Briggs, Marcus Autism Center
Dana T. Zavatkay, Marcus Autism Center

Student Center-House

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

4:30 PM

GNETS FBA/BIP Process

Jessica Schuster, North Metro - GNETS

Student Center-Court

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Improving academics/behavior for students with disabilities in alternative schools

James R. Schwab, Georgia State University
Mora Pressley, Georgia State University
Zachary G. Johnson, Georgia State University
Brandis Ansley, Georgia State University
Weke Andrews, Georgia State University
Carrie Kane, Georgia State University
David E. Houchins, Georgia State University
Kris Varjas, Georgia State University
Derrick Gilchrist, GNETS

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
2:00 PM

Inclusive Postsecondary Education

Douglas Allen Roberts, Jr. DJ, Georgia State University
Susanna Miller, Georgia State University

Student Center-Lucerne

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Increasing Understanding to Affect Behavior for Children with ASD

Sharon D. Darley

Presentation Materials Available

Intensive Interventions for Challenging Behaviors in Early Child Care Settings

Emily Graybill, Georgia State University
Naima Bond, Sheltering Arms

Interconnecting Precision Teaching, SWPBIS and Music Therapy

Gayle Mastrogiacomo MT-BC, GNETS

Presentation Materials Available

Maintaining Your Sanity in the Trenches…Without Pounds of Chocolate

Donna Eskut, Coweta County Schools

Mental Health and Its Effect on Positive Behavior for Economically Disadvantaged Students

Shameika M. Corbin, Atlanta Public Schools

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Thursday, December 4th
9:45 AM

Middle School PBIS: Making It Work

Ashley S. Hill, Douglas County School System
Tanya Charles, Douglas County School System

Student Center-Senate

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Mindfulness in the Presence of Challenging Behavior

Andrew Roach, CPS
Jackie Bialo, Georgia State University
Mary Helen Hunt, Atlanta Mindfulness Groups
Diana Gordick, Atlanta Mindfulness Groups

Modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Pre-Service Teachers

Doris Adams Hill Ph.D., Auburn University Main Campus

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
4:30 PM

My Life as an Autistic

Eren Denburg Niederhoffer, Eren Kyle Denburg Niederhoffer

Student Center-Senate

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

9:45 AM

One Size Does Not Fit All - Personalizing PBIS for Your School

Tiauna L. Crooms, Atlanta Public Schools

University Center 460/465

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

3:15 PM

Partnerships for Success: Creating Positive School Experiences and Developing Leaders

Colleen Lambert, Partnerships for Success
Cindy Saylor, Partnerships for Success

Student Center-Lucerne

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

8:30 AM

PBIS 101: An Introduction to the Tier 1 PBIS Framework

Tara Davis, Georgia Department of Education

Student Center-Auditorium

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

PBIS4 Big Kids- Practical Tips for Implementing in High School

Tamarra G. Soto, Gwinnett County Public Schools- Archer High School

Student Center-Senate

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

PBIS across the Curriculum

Dorothy. Floyd, Sand Hills GNETS
Marie Klofenstine, Sand Hills GNETS

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
3:15 PM

PBIS: At Work on the Road

Leslie Studdard
Jessica Harris

Student Center-Senate

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

2:00 PM

PBIS COACH-Problem Solving/Balancing Other Job Responsibilties

Cherie Kephart, Fannin County Middle School
Diana Bice, West Fannin Elementary

University Center 460/465

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

PBIS Faculty Ownership and Buy-in from Implementation to Emergent/Operational

Chris Briggs, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic supports
Lauren Flanagan, Georgia Network for Educational and Theraputic Supports
Cris Craft, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports
JauNessa Jackson, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports
Jill Braswell, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports
Pete Alexander, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Suppports
Heidi Thompson, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports
Donna Boggs, Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Thursday, December 4th
8:30 AM

PBIS for Parents: Using PBIS Principles at Home

Shannon Hammond, Oconee County Schools

Student Center-Senate

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

PBIS Staff Involvement Workshop

Leigh Anne Myers, Futures Program
Diana Frederick, Futures Program

2014
Thursday, December 4th
9:45 AM

PBIS - Through the Eyes of A Child

Jessica Harris, Cousins Middle School
Amie Cumming, Cousins Middle School

Student Center-House

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Wednesday, December 3rd
4:30 PM

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in an Alternative Setting

Brooke Cole, Elam Alexander Academy
Shondonette Horton, Elam Alexander Academy
Janae Dukes, Elam Alexander Academy

Student Center-Lucerne

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Practical Strategies That Work with Challenging Behavior!

Karen H. Barineau Mrs.
Carli Ferris Harrell

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
8:30 AM

Preschool Pyramid Model Tier Two: Teaching Social Emotional

Cynthia Vail, University of Georgia
Rebecca Sartor, Clarke County Schools

University Center 480/485

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Thursday, December 4th
9:45 AM

Public-Private Partnership: The Power of Collaboration

MiMi Gudenrath, Georgia Department of Education
Tammi Clark, Muscogee County Schools
Teddy Reese, Georgia Applesee

Student Center-Lucerne

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Wednesday, December 3rd
3:15 PM

RAMbassadorS: Making Student Leadership the Cornerstone of PBIS Success

Adrienne Boisson
Andre Byrd, Newton High School
Chris Williams, Newton High School

University Center 460/465

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Restraint and Seclusion Law - Best Methods for Educating the Educator

Donna Eskut, Coweta County Schools

2014
Thursday, December 4th
9:45 AM

Securing the Education Pipeline by Ending the School to Prison Pipeline

Marlyn Tillman, ACLU of Georgia & Gwinnett SToPP
Pamela Carn, Interfaith Children’s Movement

Student Center-Court

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Self-Monitoring Strategies for Improving Classroom Engagement of Secondary Students

Kathleen B. Cook, University of Georgia

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
9:45 AM

S.T.O.I.C Classroom Managment

Mark J. Fynewever

Student Center-Court

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Thursday, December 4th
12:15 PM

Strengthening Interpersonal Communication Skills in Our Changing World

Kathy M. Prince, Fulton County Schools

Student Center-Senate

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Students to Students – Student PBIS Ambassadors Promote Climate Change

Chris Briggs
Lauren Flanagan
Cris Craft
JauNessa Jackson
Jill Braswell
Heidi Thompson
Pete Alexander
Donna Boggs

Successful Implementation of PBIS in an alternative school setting

Jill Rogers, Murray County School System
Marcus Richardson, Murray County School System

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Thursday, December 4th
11:00 AM

Supporting the Readiness Implementation Monitoring of PBS

Kathy Wooten
Deborah Keane

Student Center-Lanier

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

SWPBS in Preschool: Training, Data, and Lessons Learned

Sandra H. Robbins Ph.D., University of West Georgia
Lindsey Godwin, University of West Georgia

Presentation Materials Available

Taming the Wild Ones

Donna Eskut, Coweta County Schools

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
11:00 AM

"That's So Gay!" - Tools and Attitudes for Supporting LGBTQ Students

Em E. Elliott, Georgia Safe Schools Coalition

Student Center-Sinclair

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

The Journey Towards A Culturally Responsive School

Alvin Thomas, Fulton County Schools
Julie Schneider, Fulton County Schools
David Marquez, Fulton County Schools
Deana Ingraham, Fulton County Schools

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
2:00 PM

The Keys to Successful Social Skills Development Programs

Marian Joiner, Autism- Skills for Life
Meredith Sinclair, Georgia State University

Student Center-Sinclair

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The PBIS-Token Economy Toolbox

Jessica Burger, Futures Program
Meg McDuffie, Futures Program

2014
Thursday, December 4th
8:30 AM

The PersonBrain Model for Supporting Individuals with Challenging Behavior

Paul Baker, International Strengths Based Institute (ISBI)

University Center 460/465

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Therapeutic Drumming: A Percussion Discussion

Tom Harris III, Youth Villages, Inner Harbour Campus

Tier One interventions at Tier Three

Richard D. Williams, DeKalb GNETS
Capucine M. Davis, Dekalb GNETS

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
2:00 PM

Transforming Schools from High Standards to Full PBIS and Beyond

Janet I. Goodman, Haralson County School District
Brandi Hurston, Haralson County School District
Bill Robinson, Haralson County School District
Lori Robinson, Haralson County School District

Student Center-House

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursday, December 4th
8:30 AM

Undergraduates Use of iPads to Collect Anecdotal and Frequency Data

Kymberly Drawdy, Georgia Southern University
Catherine Howerter, Georgia Southern University

Student Center-Lucerne

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Understanding the Basics of Special Education Law

Tim Schwarz, Law Office of Tim Schwarz

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
8:30 AM

Understanding the Behavior of an At-Risk Youth from the Perspective of an At-Risk Youth

Jacqueline L. Pennington, Newton County School System

Student Center-Court

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

11:00 AM

Using Behavioral and Cognitive Strategies in the Home

Matthew Segall, Emory University
Charlie Coleman, Emory University

Student Center-Lanier

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Using Interspersal Procedures to Improve Academic and Behavioral Skills

Elias Clinton, University of Georgia
Tom Clees, University of Georgia

Presentation Materials Available

Using the Competing Behavior Model in Teacher Education

Changnam Lee, Kennesaw State University

Presentation Materials Available

2014
Wednesday, December 3rd
8:30 AM

What to Do about Children’s Persistent Challenging Behaviors? TEACH!

Daniel Crimmins, GSU Center for Leadership in Disability
Stacey Ramirez, GSU Center for Leadership in Disablity

Student Center-Lanier

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

11:00 AM

Whole Body Learning in the Classroom

Emily Swindall, The Cloverleaf School
Katherine McGee, The Cloverleaf School
Jessie M. Leyden, The Cloverleaf School

Student Center-Lucerne

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Thursday, December 4th
12:15 PM

Winning Combinations: Operational Status and Positive Climate at Clements Middle

Joy Scavella, Clements Middle School
Alonzo Yelling, Clements Middle School

Student Center-Lucerne

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM